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'Carried In Our Hearts,' by Dr. Jane Aronson, founder of Worldwide Orphans Foundation. (credit : CBS 2)

Mother’s Day Conversation With Worldwide Orphans Foundation CEO

Dr. Jane Aronson’s two sons, 13 and 15, were adopted. She said she felt compelled to adopt from a young age to give a home to children in need.

2013/05/12

Deborah-Lee Furness and Dr. Jane Aronson on The Couch Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (credit: WLNY)

Dr. Jane Aronson, Debora-Lee Furness On Raising Adoption Awareness

Mother’s Day celebrates moms everywhere, but there is more than one way to become a parent, including adoption.

2013/05/08

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Mobile Couch: The 2013 Super Pet Adoption

TV 10-55′s Alex Denis was at the Westchester County Center to preview the Best Friends Pet Super Adoption.

2013/04/26

Bruno the Rottweiler. (credit: Northwind Kennels)

Superstorm Sandy Dog Moves To New Shelter, Awaits New Home

The last dog that was displaced by Superstorm Sandy and living in a temporary shelter on Long Island has been relocated, but there is no shortage of prospective parents for Bruno the Rottweiler.

2013/03/16

Dania and Nick Mavros (credit: Eleni Giannousis)

Congressman Steve Israel Fights To End Russian Ban On Adoptions

Israel is proposing to cut U.S. aid to Russia if babies being adopted by American couples aren’t let out of the country.

2013/01/29

Robert and Kim Summers are pleading for the Russian government to reconsider the ban. (credit: CBS 2)

Russian Adoption Ban Devastates N.J. Family Trying To Bring Orphan To U.S.

For two years, Robert and Kim Summers have been trying to bring a Russian child to their Freehold home and recently were matched with a little boy whom they have already named.

2012/12/28

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Pets Put Up For Adoption From Rescue Groups At Whiskers In Wonderland Event

More than 300 cats, kittens and rabbits were put up for adoption Sunday from more than 20 rescue groups and shelters, at the Whiskers in Wonderland holiday pet adoption event.

2012/12/02

A puppy that is one of 63 dogs rescued from St. Francis Animal Sanctuary in Tylertown, MS. (credit: North Shore Animal League America/Facebook)

Dozens Of Dogs Rescued By North Shore Animal League From Miss. Up For Adoption

The pups were rescued from a shelter in Mississippi where a possible tornado destroyed and damaged buildings at the St. Francis Animal Sanctuary in Tylertown on Aug. 9.

2012/08/23

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New York Animal Adoption Guide: How To Adopt A New Family Pet

In an effort to ensure that these pets find loving, forever homes, all of the adoption centers profiled below have comprehensive websites that allow potential pet parents to browse for furry friends.

2012/02/24

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Gay Marriage Raises Prospect Of New York Adoption Boom

Adoption lawyers and agencies in New York say they’re getting ready for a baby boom as same-sex couples emboldened by the state’s new gay marriage law take the next step and try to adopt children.

2011/07/11

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Adoption Rights Bill Moving Closer To Becoming Law In N.J.

It’s a big step forward for a historic and controversial adoption bill. Lawmakers approved a plan Tuesday to unseal birth records for adoptees in New Jersey.

2011/05/10

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A Guide To Adoption

November is National Adoption Month, and while arriving at the decision to adopt can be a long and winding path, there are steps you can take to make it easier.

CBS New York–2010/11/17

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North Shore-LIJ Celebrates Families Of Special Needs Kids

Paul Clarke adopted 3-year-old Eddie from China just before he was two. The boy was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.

2010/11/09

Kevin Cohen (credit: CBS 2)

Convicted L.I. Adoption Scammer Faces 92 Years

Kevin Cohen, 42, of Roslyn was convicted of grand larceny for stealing more than $300,000 from prospective adoptive parents.

2010/11/02

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Broadway Barks For Homeless Pets

The stars of the Great White Way converged on Manhattan’s theater district for the 12th annual Broadway Barks , a major animal adoption event in the famed Shubert Alley. Broadway Barks is the brainchild of […]

1010 WINS–2010/08/19

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